Shipwreck (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)) [Hardcover]

Richard Platt (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)

Travel to the depths of the ocean to explore the history of many an ill-fated journey, including a Spanish Galleon, the Mary Rose, and the Titanic. From antiquity to the modern age, this engrossing guide looks at the causes of shipwrecks, rescue technology, the exploration of shipwrecks, and restoration attempts. With fascinating facts about the bounties these underwater graves may hold, Shipwreck is a treasure-trove of information for aspiring, as well as armchair, underwater archaeologists.  

Editorial Reviews

Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Travel to the depths of the ocean to explore the history of many an ill-fated journey, including a Spanish Galleon, the Mary Rose, and the Titanic. From antiquity to the modern age, this engrossing guide looks at the causes of shipwrecks, rescue technology, the exploration of shipwrecks, and restoration attempts. With fascinating facts about the bounties these underwater graves may hold, Shipwreck is a treasure-trove of information for aspiring, as well as armchair, underwater archaeologists.  

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679885625
• ISBN-13: 978-0679885627
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,231,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Platt has been writing for children since 1992. One of his books, Castle Diary, was shortlisted for the Kate Maschler Award, The Times Education Supplement award, and a History Today prize. His Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal 2002, the Silver Smarties Award 2002, and won the 'Best Book With Facts' prize in the Blue Peter Book Awards 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Check out this treasure, January 29, 2001

By 

yarden "yarden" (portland, or) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eyewitness: Shipwreck (Hardcover)

DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other nonfiction picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful photos of all things related to shipwrecks, accompanied by informative captions and text.

Learn about sunken treasure, lighthouses, ships, rescues-at-sea, and many other shipwreck-related topics (all augmented by museum-like photos).

If you know someone (young or old) who is fascinated shipwrecks, then you must introduce them to this book! It's a visual crash course in shipwrecks, and it's excellent!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Educationl Text, March 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Eyewitness: Shipwreck (Hardcover)

I'm a teacher and I find the Eyewitness books highly educational. I like the way the concepts are presented in a form without backgrounds. This gives clear facts to the reader without over taxing the attention span. The books are highly informative, presenting difficult concepts in comprehendable chunks that stimulate interest. I have almost the whole collection for my own children and they LOVE them!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Book, January 19, 2012

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John Holst "phone master" (Sitka, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eyewitness: Shipwreck (Hardcover)

The book arrived on time, was just as it was described, and was a seamless transaction. If anything, the book was nicer than I expected since it was used.